Shadowing Practice: Kyle's cousin Kyle - Learn English Speaking with Video

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That's your cousin's flight, Kyle.
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Hold the sign up nice and high so he can find us.
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Oh, there he is.
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Over here, Kyle!
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Hello, Aunt Sheila.
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How was your flight?
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Oh, it was terrible.
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They recycled the air on board and it really did a number on my asthma.
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I asked them to turn up the oxygen and they wouldn't.
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Hey, dude.
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Nice to meet you.
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Let's get down to the baggage claim, Kyle.
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Okay.
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Ooh, that's right!
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We've got two Kyles now.
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We'll just call you Kyle, and you can be Kyle, too.
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Here we go, Kyle 2.
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And here's yours, Kyle.
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Oh, what is this?
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Actually, I can't eat beef.
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I have a degenerative problem with my intestinal lining, and beef really gets me gay.
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Oh, I'm so sorry, Kyle.
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What else can I fix you?
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I'll put it in the microwave right away.
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Now, Kyle 2, listen to me.
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Kyle is going through a very tough time in his life.
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His mother is very sick, and he's in a whole new place.
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He's going to rely on you to make sure he fits in at your school.
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What?
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What about carpet, huh?
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He ripped on me for being Jewish.
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Kyle, too, he's your responsibility.
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Oh, my God.
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I'm sure you two will become great friends with lots of late-night pillow talk.
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What do you mean?
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What room is he sleeping in?
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What's this comforter filled with?
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It isn't filled with down, is it?
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I don't know, dude.
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Can you take my stupid glasses and put them on the nightstand?
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Make sure they're close by because that fish upset my stomach
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and I might need them if I have to go to the bathroom later on.
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Okay.
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Hey, dude.
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What's that thing?
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Cartman, I need to talk to you.
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Hello, I'm Kyle's cousin, Kyle.
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Cartman, I'm gonna make you a deal.
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What?
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That kid over there is my cousin from the East Coast.
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He's having a really hard time right now, so I'm going to offer you $40 to not rip on him.
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I can't believe how cold it is out here.
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Could be tough.
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But I'll give it a shot.
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All right.
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Kyle, this is Cartman.
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He's my sort of friend-ish.
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Nice to meet you, Cartman.
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You know, I saw that same jacket you're wearing at Bosco's for $29.95.
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How much was yours?
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I'm just wondering if Bosco's is a rip-off.
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Oh, man.
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Cartman?
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It's nice to meet you, Kyle.
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I can certainly tell you're a relative of my good friend, Kyle, here.
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And I know you'll all be very nice to our new student.
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Kyle, why don't you tell us a little about yourself?
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Oh, well, I grew up in the city.
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I really don't care for it.
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I come from a Jewish family, which, of course, you already know, because Kyle's from the same family.
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I like to read.
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Oh, my God.
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I'm not gonna make it.
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I'm not gonna make it.
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Oh, and I hope one day to be an investment banker. Must.
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Find it.
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Need.
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Forty.
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Dollars.
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Okay, why don't you go ahead and take a seat, Kyle?
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Now let's get on with our lesson about the...
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I wouldn't dust all that are available.
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I usually prefer the plastic ones because these give me splinters.
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Now Kyle, I need you to be quiet.
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In my class, you need to be able to concentrate.
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Concentration is the key to succeeding in my class.
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Maybe we'll have to send him to concentration camp.
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Ah!
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Dammit, dammit, dammit!
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Cartman!
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You need to learn to play some sports, Kyle.
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So we're gonna start with a tough one called catch the ball.
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I throw the football to you, you throw it back to me.
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Just throw it back to me.
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You just put your arms out and catch it.
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Alright, here we go.
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Now what?
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Now throw it back to me.
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But it's down in the snow.
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So dig it out.
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But I'll get snow on my gloves and then it will melt and I'll have wet hands.
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Well, then we'll dry them off.
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Alright then.
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Oh my God.
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Kyle, Kyle!
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I just found out that in World War II, some Jewish people were sent to concentration camps.
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Because I was talking to Craig, and Craig was all like, Hey, did you know that in World War II they really had concentration camps?
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You know, aw man, what a misunderstanding, huh?
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You blew the deal, Cartman!
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Goddammit, give me another chance!
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You did what?
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Oh, no. Haha, serves you right, asshole!
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Because, I mean, I really think you could have done it for about $12.50.
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What?
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Well, I mean, you didn't just start at $40, did you?
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You gotta lowball these things so you have a place to go.
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Uh, uh, uh, dude.
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Dude, I spent five years in this town making a good name for Jews, and this stereotype shows up and wrecks it all.
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You know what my biggest fear is?
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That I'll become him.
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That somehow his mannerisms will start rubbing off of me, and I'll become a stereotype.
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I mean, I'm a Jew, and he's making me hate Jews.
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Dude, a self-hating Jew, you are becoming a stereotype.
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You see?
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I'm back.
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I don't know about this, guys.
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I think sleds are dangerous.
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Look, Kyle, sledding is something all kids out here do.
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You've gotta learn.
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Hold on, I see.
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Oh, Jesus, this sled is going fast!
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Hang on!
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I have to watch out for my glazes!
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Ow!
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Think he'll be all right?
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He's fine.
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Kyle 2?
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Where is Kyle?
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It's possible he just went back to Connecticut.
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What?
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Well, I mean, maybe he got so worried about his mom that he found a way to get back and see her.
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Don't be ridiculous, Kyle 2.
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He's out playing with his new friends.
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I'm back!
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I'm sorry, you must have been very sick.
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I got your sled tangled up with a bus.
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A bus?
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Really?
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Kyle, what happened to you?
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I was just sledding and the next thing I knew my sled rope got tangled with a bus.
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I got dragged for over a hundred miles before the bus finally stopped for gush.
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I'm sorry about your sled, Kyle.
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Oh no, don't worry about it, dude.
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Oh, you poor thing!
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Come upstairs and we'll get you out of those wet clothes.
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Are you alright?
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Oh, my ears feel like they're frozen off
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and I think I have a hemorrhoid from sitting on a sled for so long.
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I don't know about this, guys.
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I think playing hide-and-seek in the airport might be dangerous.
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Hey, can we speed things up here?
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Two hours domestic, three hours international.
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Can't we just play hide-and-seek at home?
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No. Aha!
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What's this?
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A toenail clipper.
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Die, Terrence!
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Oh, Jesus!
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Okay, Cartman, you're it.
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Start counting.
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One, two, three, one...
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Here, Kyle, you hide in here. In there?
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But it's very confined.
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I'll get cramps in my legs.
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Just get in the box!
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Alright then.
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Oh, look at that.
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I've got a corn on my ankle.
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Now where did that one come from?
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That's the fourth one I've had.
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These corns are killing me.
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I hope he doesn't suffocate.
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He's fine.
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Oh, it's been days.
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Where can he be?
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Oh, he hasn't really...
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I'm dead!
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Kyle, you're back!
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Yeah, it was the craziest thing.
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I hid myself on a plane to Antarctica.
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So, dude, did Cartman's idea work?
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No. I tried getting my cousin lost in the woods, but a stupid bear brought him home.
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Damn.
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I just have to face facts that I'm going to live with my crappy cousin forever.
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Well, Kyle, I gotta go.
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Well, I invested in that it thing, and there was a bailout, so I received a $5 million bailout clause check, which I can use to help my family.
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So I guess goodbye, cousin.
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Okay.
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$5 million?
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Dude, dude, dude, you have $5 million?
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Wait, Kyle, this may sound crazy, but I think you should stay.
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Yeah.
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Really?
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Yeah.
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You see, I've learned something today.
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And, um, let's see, what did I learn about?
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What did I learn about that?
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Listen, guys, I appreciate you wanting me around, but the fact of the matter is, well, you guys are just kind of douchebags.
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It's like you're right out of a stereotype catalog.
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I can't take it.
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See ya.
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Dude.
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Weak.
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Good job, Jew.

Why practice speaking with this video?

The video titled "Kyle's cousin Kyle" provides an engaging context that captures natural conversations among family members. By watching and practicing with this content, learners can immerse themselves in everyday dialogues that mirror real-life situations. The setting involves greetings, inquiries about travel experiences, and discussions about food preferences—all common scenarios in daily communication. Utilizing this video allows learners to learn English with YouTube, enabling them to follow along with relatable content while enhancing their speaking abilities.

Furthermore, this dialogue reflects the nuances of informal speech, where idiomatic phrases and humor are frequently employed. Through shadow speech practice, students can improve their fluency and sound more natural when speaking. Engaging with the characters' personalities and emotions allows learners to grasp contextual vocabulary and expressions, a vital skill for the IELTS speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

  • Question Formation: The lines “How was your flight?” and “What else can I fix you?” illustrate the structure of polite inquiries. These expressions are essential for creating dialogue in social situations.
  • Descriptive Language: Phrases like "terrible" to describe a flight experience and "degenerative problem with my intestinal lining" provide advanced vocabulary that enhances clarity and specificity in communication.
  • Colloquial Contractions: The use of contractions (e.g., “I’m going to” becomes “I’m gonna”) reflects informal speech patterns. Incorporating such forms can help learners speak more naturally and fluidly.
  • Conditional Sentences: The phrase, “If I have to go to the bathroom later on,” presents a conditional structure that is commonly used in everyday conversation and understanding it can improve learners’ grammar skills.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice shadowspeak with this video, pay attention to specific words and phrases that may present pronunciation challenges. Terms like “asthma” and “degenerative” can be tricky due to their unique sounds and syllable stress. Additionally, the use of informal language like “dude” or “let's get down to” may vary in pronunciation depending on regional accents.

Moreover, learners should note how the characters emphasize certain words, as this can change the meaning of a sentence in spoken English. By consciously mimicking these pronunciation patterns, students can enhance their articulation and improve overall fluency.

Incorporating this video into your learning routine can yield significant benefits. Practicing speaking along with the dialogue not only aids in vocabulary acquisition but also fosters a deeper understanding of conversational flow, making it a valuable addition to your English learning journey.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.